STORAGE OF VACUUM PUMPS
Disconnect air lines and pump fittings from the intake and exhaust ports of the air pump. Then open the
flush valve and pour about five ounces of oil into it. Turn the rotor shaft by hand a few times to coat the
inside of the pump housing with oil. Close the flush valve and fill the oil tank with oil. Plug the pump
ports with commercial pipe plugs or the plastic plugs that were supplied with the unit. Coat the shaft
with a small amount of grease or oil to prevent rust buildup during storage. Store the air pump in a cool,
dry place.
IMPORTANT –
When RE-STARTING the air pump after storage, turn the pump over by hand to be sure
the shaft and rotor assembly spins freely within the pump housing. If any binding or restriction is felt, the
pump must be taken apart and cleaned.
SLIDE VALVE OPERATION
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VACUUM MODE
PRESSURE MODE
The Conde Slide Valve is a unique changeover valve developed by Conde Pumps to enable the
vacuum pump to be switched from vacuum to pressure mode. This is accomplished by simply
pulling out the slide valve handle (vacuum mode) or pushing in the handle (pressure mode).
The Conde Slide Valve also has a built in check valve to hold tank vacuum even when the pump
is turned off.
Position Locking Knob
can be tightened to insure
that handle remains in the
proper position while
pumping.
